Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15905, William Gordon, Continental N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental N 26
Gordon, William Heamah
W. 15905-
CONTENTS

See letter to Hon. J. T. 29 p. 14 Dec. 30. 1836 - same June 9. 1837
4,325
New Hampshire Roll.
William Gordon, Sergeant
New Hampshire line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 11 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of Novem r . 1818 and sent to W m Badger, Esq. Gilmanton, New Hamp.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r . 1818... $38.40 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th Mar. 1819... 48. " ann ce 4 th m o 24/30. $86.40
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
pay till the close of the war

Reported
3710
New Hampshire Pensions
Hannah Gordin widow of W m Gordin who was a Sergeant in the Revolution N.H.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of Dec r 1843 and sent to James Gordin Meredith N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 23.

I Martha Rogers of Exeter New- Hampshire aged seventy seven years and upwards testify that I am a daugh- ter of the late Rev Daniel Rogers who was for many years a settled minister in said Exeter, and contin- ued there in the ministry until his death in 1705. The records kept by my father of marriages &c are lost, as I suppose, for I know not where they are. I was acquainted with Hannah Ladd of said Exeter a daughter of Simeon Ladd before her marriage with William Gordon. She attended my fathers meetings with her father's family. Sometime before my fathers death - I should think two or three years before his death - he was sent for as I understood to go to Mr Ladd's to marry the said Hannah Ladd to William Gordon, and I remember distinct- ly that on his return home he brought a piece of the wedding cake. - Soon after her marriage she moved into the country and I do not recollect of seeing her much if any more till about

two years ago I saw her when she was on a visit to Exeter. She had a sister Mary or Polly who is still living in this town and unmarried - I have no doubt that Hannah Ladd was married to William Gordon by my father in his life time. I understood so at the time and have always since believed and do still that such was the fact
Martha Rogers
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss October 27, 1835
Then Martha Rogers who I certify is a person of good reputation for truth made solemn affirmation that the foregoing affidavit by her sub- scribed is true according to the best of her knowledge and belief
Before me John Kelly Justice of the Peace
I further certify that Miss Rogers, who has testified as above, is a woman of a good memory and of more than ordinary capacity and powers of mind, for one of her age - She has been many years a professed Christian, and manifests an excellent character
John Kelly Justice.

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. S. B. Scott Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for said County. Hereby certify that John Kelley Esq. who has subscribed his name to the foregoing certificates is a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned & qualified as such, and that his signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing, and are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court this twenty seventh day of October Anno Domini 1838
S. B. Scott Clerk S. B. Rockingham County

Ware Br NH
Aug 14th 1839
Sir
I Rec d a few days since from Judge Gals of Gilmanston the papers of Hannah Gossens (my Mother) Judge Gals was in the habit of doing all the pension business in this vicinity previous to the act July 7th 1838 since then I have done a little business of that kind in this neighborhood. He has therefore sent me the papers & in looking them over there seems to be a strange fatality attending my Parents from their first setting out in the world. The neglect of the Record of their marriage it appears is the foundation of the present difficulty in obtaining the applicant from the benefits of the act of 1838 July 7th under which I think she is entitled (the strange difficulties a long journey to the contrary notwithstanding)
I have made a declaration under the act of July 7th 1838 that agreeable to your communication of July 30 that my Mother may have in her declining days the benefits of that act desiring however the privilege of proving for more clearly to the Dept if practicable to the support of the first declaration - all the papers are here with return with a ensuring that an answer to this be made as soon as may be
Most Respectfully Your Obedt Servt James Gossens

But it appears by the closing paragraph in yours of July 30th, that all you would require would be a declaration under the Act of July 7th 1838. I therefore send the original papers back without addition except the Declaration
J. G. Wilson

State of New Hampshire } Stratford ss - - - - - } On this 11 th day of March A.D. 1818 before me the subscriber one of the judges of the Court of common pleas for said County of Stratford personally appeared William Gordon aged sixty five years resident in the Town of Meredith county and state aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolu- tionary war: That he the said William Gordon sometime in the month of May A.D. 1775 enlisted at Gilmanton in said state and entered the aforesaid service in the company commanded by Captain Aaron Hinsman and regiment commanded by Col. John Stark New Hampshire line sometime before his enlistment was out he enlisted again at Winterhill in the month of December 1775 for one year in the com- pany commanded by Captain — Shearman and regiment commanded by Col. — Baldwin

Massachusetts line that in the year 1777 he enlisted in the Town of Lycton in the state of New Hampshire for during the war in the company commanded by Captain Caleb Roberson and regiment then comman- ded by Col. Nathan Hale New Hampshire line that he continued to serve in said service of the United States on the Continental establishment in the re- volutionary war from May 1775 until the first of Jan- uary 1777 and from the year 1777 until the 17 th of June 1783 when he was discharged at Newburgh in the State of New York as will appear by the accompanying discharge. That he was in the battles at White Plains in the retreat from Gianderogea in the battle at Hubbardston 1777 there taken prisoner and carried to Montreal Quebec Hal- ifax and to Boston and was there exchanged was with General Sullivan in the Indian country and in the battle at Austin in 1779 and at Fort Herkimer 1782
And that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except the accompanying discharge Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid - William Badger

I William Badger Judge &c. as aforesaid do
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That it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Gordon did serve in the revolution wars as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress---
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal and have caused the seal of said Courts to be affixed to the same this 11 th day of April A.D. 1818 and of the In-
David Waldrone Clerk Court of Com. Pleas for the County of Shafford
dependence of the said United States the forty second---
William Badger

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the acts of Congress of the 4th July, 1836
State of New Hampshire } Strafford County } ss.
On this fifteenth day of May A.D. 1838, personally appeared, before the board of Probate held at Gilford in Gilford in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire, Hannah Gordon of Meredith in said County of Strafford, aged seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the acts of Congress, passed July 4th 1836 — That she is the widow of William Gordon who was a private in the Army of the Revolutionary war from the commencement thereof to the close thereof occasionally horse artillery, from Exeter New Hampshire line — And further says that her husband the said William Gordon was placed on the Pension List Roll of the New Hampshire State Agency under the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 — She further says that she was married to the said William Gordon on the twenty seventh fifth day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three; that her husband, the aforesaid William Gordon died on the fourteenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed — Hannah Gordon

State of New Hampshire Strafford Co. At a Court of Probate held at Gilford in said County on the fifteenth day of May A.D. 1838. Personally appearing the within named Hannah Gordon in open Court & made solemn oath that the within declaration by her signed is just and true - And the Court certifies her to be a person of truth & veracity -
Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate
State of New Hampshire Strafford Co. I the undersigned Register of Probate of said County hereby certify that Daniel C. Atkinson is Judge of Probate of said County & that the above is his true & genuine signature -
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court of Probate of said County this fifteenth day of May Anno Domini 1838.
Ira A. Eastman Regl

We the subscribers of Lawful age testify and say that we became personally acquainted with William Gordons of Meredith in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire the year 1806 & lived near by him until his death in 1818 We further testify and say that Hannah Gordon the widow of said William Gordons is still living within one half a mile of us and has never been married since his decease
Elliot Bliss Susan Blissell
State of New Hampshire Strafford ss.
Aug. 6. 1838
Subscribed and sworn
Before me Ebenezer Young Just. Pe.
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above Elliot Blissell and Susan Blissell and that they are credible witnesses
Ebenezer Young

We the subscribers of Lawfull age testify and say that we became personally acquainted with William Gordon of Meredith in the County of Stafford and State of New Hampshire the year 1806 & lived near by him until his death in 1818 We further testify and say that Hannah Gordon the widow of said William Gordon is still living within one half a mile of us and has never been married since his decease
Ellis Merrill Susan Blaisdell
State of New Hampshire Stafford ss. Aug. 6. 1838
Subscribed and Sworn
Before me Eliezer Young Just. Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above Ellis Blaisdell and Susan Blaisdell and that they are creditable witnesses
Eliezer Young

Nancy Davis of Gilford in the County of Strafford in the State of New Hampshire formerly of Exeter in said state aged seventy four years testify and say that I was present at the Marriage of William Gordon to Hannah Ladd in said Exeter in March (the day of the Month I do not recollect) in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty three I further testify and say that I now live & have lived within three miles of said Hannah Gordon for thirty years last past and that she now remains the widow of the said William Gordon and has never been married since his decease
Nancy Davis
State of New Hampshire Strafford Co June 26 1838
Subscribed & sworn to before me
Bray T Sanborn Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Nancy Davis is a competent Witness
Bray T Sanborn Just. Peace

I, Daniel Melcher of Exeter County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I am the Town Clerk of said Exeter, and have in my keeping and possession the Records and files belonging to said Town of Exeter, that I have made diligent search, and careful examination of said Records and cannot find therein any Record of the Marriage of William Gordon and Hannah Ladd — Daniel Melcher
Rockingham ss. December 19th 1837. Then the above named Daniel Melcher appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by him sub- scribed was true — Before me — J. B. Scott Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire
Stratford County ss.
I Francis Coggswell Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County hereby certify that Eleazer Young, Benjamin T. Sanborn and Ira B. Hoitt, Enquirers, are Magistrates as is stated on the annexed affidavits and that I believe the signatures thereto purporting the same are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and offixed the Seal of said Court this eighth day of August
AD 1838 -
F. Coggswell Clerk.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Gordon a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. Mid. file 15905
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Gilmanton, N.H. May 75 8 years Sergt. Aaron Kinsman John Stark 1 N.H.   Ninety Hill Boston Dec. 75 Sherman Baldwin (mass) 26. Cond. (Linn.)   Exeter, N.H. 77 to June 7. 1783 Col. Robinson Nathan Hale 2 N.H.   Captured at Hubbardston carried to Montreal, Quebec, Halifax and exp. at Boston. 15 mos.  
Battles engaged in, White Pl. Ticonderoga, Hubbardston. Newtown, & H. Harkness.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, /
Date of application for pension, Apr. 11. 1818.
Residence at date of application, Meredith, Strafford Co., N.H.
Age at date of application, 65 yrs. died Oct. 14, 1818.
Remarks: Sol. mar. Exeter N.H. Mch. 25, 1783 at Harkness dau. of Simeon Ladd. Wit. appln. May 15, 1838 at 73 res. Meredith, N.H. 1838 m. sister Mary Ladd also testified. 1839 son James Gordon refers to elder bro. (name not stated) at Harkness, N.H.
Very respectfully,

4412 New Hampshire
Hannah Gordon , widow of William Gordon , dec d .
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 14 Oct r 1818 of Strafford Co in the State of N. Hamp r who was a Sergeant in the Com y commanded by Captain Robertson of the reg t commanded by Col. Reed in the N. Hamp r line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth at the rate of 120 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Oct r 1839, I sent to Mrs. Hannah Gordon, Meredith, N. H.
Arrears to the 1 th of Sept r 1839 $ 420.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar ch 40 60.00
$480.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Cundy Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 . Page 41 .

Hannah Gordon Wed 7 th Nov N.H. Lil. David Gale Sept 1 1836 & March 16 1839 Feb 20 July 39 to do - Ad 4 July 36 -

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows, who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838.
State of New Hampshire } County of Belknap } ss
On this fifth day of September 1843, personally appeared before me James Gordon a Justice of the Peace Hannah Gordon a resident of Meriden in the County of Belknap aged 78 years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the third day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of William Gordon who was an orderly Sergeant in the army of the United States and that she obtained a certificate for a pension under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838 for one hundred and Twenty dollars per annum (dated at the war office the 19 th day of October 1839).
She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year above written before James Gordon Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that Hannah Gordon the above declarant is personally known to me (I have known her since my infancy)
James Gordon Jus Peace

State of New Hampshire
Belknap. ss.
I Ebenezer S. Lawrence Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, certify that James Gordon is a Justice of the Pleas in and for said County, and that his commission is dated January 4 th A.D. 1841 and will expire on the 4 th day of January A.D. 1846 and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine in my belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this fifth day of September A.D. 1843
E. S. Lawrence, Clerk.

11 Nanette G. G. G. No. 10 4, July 10, 3706
Waus Bridge N.H.
Ames J. H. G. G. Pastelton
David Gale Esq. Gilmanton
N.H.

Wales Bridge March 26th 1839
To Daniel Gale Esq.
Dear Sir, Yours together with a communication from the Pension Office to my Mother (Mrs Hannah Gordon) is recd & I have to inform you that Mother has gone to live with my elder Brother at Holliston in the County of Grafton. I think there must be some mistake or wrong person alluded to for the letter from the Pension Office reports that Mr Gordon served 60 years in the war, I have often heard my Father say that he was in the service more than eight years that to toward latter end of the war he was a prisoner for 15 months where he was very sick & was at last released & was at the Hospital on Castle Island from whence he came home to Exeter in a debilitated state he remained at home as a recruiting officer was married & joined the Army a short time before the troops were disbanded — I have often heard the following facts from my Father's mouth but I cannot give dates to any of the periods these facts should have been set forth in the Declaration
Yours Respectfully J. H. Gordon

Jan 7. Jan 24.
Wm Lloyd M c W
Jan 24.
Edwards Esq Pension office Washington
for I. Tru Wm J. May W m

House of Reps. Jan 4, 1837
Mr Edwards
I have the petition of Hannah Gordon, widow of W m Gordon, dec d . late of Strafford County, New Hampshire. She states that her husband obtained a certificate of being a pensioner at $8. a month under the act of March 1818, and died the Octo r the following without having rec d anything - will you be good enough to tell me whether any such Certificate ever issued
Your friend
J. Fry Jr

4049 Sept. 9. 1842.
H. Gordon March 23 1842
Mr. James M. Merrill N.H. $120 per an
FREE
Hon. James I. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Memphis Sept 5th 1843
Sir
Having been absent from home My Mother who is entitled to a pension for our years did not make declaration until today in order for her certificate from the department you will have the goodness to forward the certificate as soon as as possible that she may receive her first semi-annual payment and oblige you
Abedient Servant
direct to James Gordon
Gilford P.O.
Lt Gen James D Edwards Comt of Pensions Washington City. D.C.

5968 Aug 21.
W.H. July 7 1838.
Home
Hon J. L. Edwards Com te of Pines Washington City D.C.

406 Hannah Gordon Wid of William A.H. Ad 4 July 1836

State of New Hampshire Strafford County
Sir
Gilmanstown Aug. 8 th 1838
I herewith transmit to you the declaration of Hannah Gordon the Widow of William Gordon a Revolutionary pensioner deceased with the accompanying evidence in the case, it is requested that you attend to her case as soon as may be and return me an answer at Gilford P. Office N. Hampshire
I am Respectfully
J. L. Richards Esq. Gov. Hts. Senate Washington City
Daniel Gale

War Department Pension Office
July 30, 1839.
Sir,
I return herewith the papers of Mrs Abigail Glidden and Mrs Hannah Gordon, in order that the Rule of May 11. may be complied with.
With respect to the claim of the latter, I have to remark that the proof of her marriage at the time alleged, is not satisfactory. Mr Gordon was discharged at New York, Jan 7 1783. If therefore he was married in March 1783, 3 months before his discharge, he had to perform a journey of 400, or 500 miles, between the two dates. If Mrs Gordon cannot obtain more satisfactory proof on this point, and wishes a pension under the act of 7 July 1838, she will make a declaration under that act in the usual form, and forward it to this office.
I am, respectfully, Your obt. servt. J L Edwards
Daniel Gale, Esq. Gilmanton, N. Hampshire.

I Mary Ladd of Meredith in the county of Strafford and State of New Hampshire recently from Exeter in the county of Rockingham in said State aged sixty four years and upwards testify and say that I am sister to widow Hannah Gordon of Meredith in said county of Strafford and was at her wedding & witness the Marriage ceremonies with William Gordon at said Exeter by the Rev Daniel Rogers the twenty fifth day of March in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three & further testify that I was personally acquainted with her husband the said William Gordon until his death in 1818 October 14 th and my sister has ever since remained his widow
Mary Ladd
New Hampshire Strafford ss - Oct 29. 1838
Then Personally appeared the above named deponent Mary Ladd and made Solemn affirmation that the foregoing testimony by her subscribed is true -
Before me Benjamin T. Sanborn Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above deponent is a compe- tent Witness - Benjamin T. Sanborn Just Peace
State of New Hampshire.
Strafford ss. I Ira A. Eastman Register of Probate of said county here- by certify that the above named Benjamin T. Sanborn was on the 29 th day October last past a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned within & for said county & that the above signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court of Probate of said county the second day of November A. D. 1838.
Ira A. Eastman Register of Probate

William Gordon, N.H. roll - act of March 18. 1818. Be pleased to say at to what time he was heard?
Passim Office
Jan 7. 1837.
Paid October 18. 1818 and discontinued
John Safford.

By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof William Garden Sargent in the New Hampshire Regiment, having faithful- ly served the United States eight years and being enlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the 13th  June 1783
George Washington
By His Excellency's Command,
Isaac Hull
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
John M'Intire Adjutant.
THE above William Garden has been Honored with the BADGE of MERIT for six Years faithful Service.
George Biddell Colonel

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Hannah Gordon N.H.
act 7 July 26
m 84. d 182
Capt. Robertson (d Reid of N. Holme
adm
Eyre Sergh
120 A
No deduction
Mrs Hannah Gordon
Meideth
N.H.

Declarations
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838
State of New Hampshire
Stratford (ss)
On this fourteenth day of August personally appeared before the Court Hannah Gordon a resident of Meredith in the County of Strafford aged Seventy four years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows" That she is the widow of William Gordon who was a sergeant in the revolutionary army of the New Hampshire colony & obtained a certificate as a pensioner under the act of Congress of March 18 th 1818. She further declares that she was married to the said William Gordon on the twenty fifth day of March 1784 (until she was married the year previous as set forth in a former declaration) that her husband the aforesaid William Gordon died on the fourteenth day of October 1818 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 viz at the time above stated
Hannah Gordon
State of New Hampshire Stratford County ss. Court of Common Pleas August Term A.D. 1839. Subscribed & sworn to in open Court this 14 th day of August A.D. 1839. Attest Osgood Wells, Clerk.

State of New Hampshire Strafford County ss.
I Francis Cogswell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceeding in the matter of the application of Mrs. Hannah Gordon for a Reunion.
In testimony whereof I have here to set my name and affixed the Seal of said Court this fourteenth day of August A.D. 1839.
F. Cogswell, Clerk.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Mar 21, 1910
Certificate No. _____
Claimant Hannah Gordon.
Soldier William Gordon
Service P.H. R.W.
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
h o W. S. W or R as above except W. F. 1890s- no B.L. Ad

Dear Sir - I Erinly A. Gordon - am the daughter of Simeon Ladd Gordon and Ruth Cheney of Holderness now Ashland N.H. Simeon Ladd Gordon was the son of William Gordon of Exeter & later of Meredith Stafford Co. N.H. - he W m Gordon was a soldier in the Rev. War - serving the whole 8 years covered by several enlistments - He received a commission (which I now have) dated Aug - 1 st 1795 - signed at Exeter by Gov - J. T. Gilman as Lieut. of a Co - of Light In- fantry in 2 nd Batt - 18 th Reg - of Militia of N.H. The other document I have says he was Capt. when

mustered out - heard. date Oct-9-1806 is a list of his men returned & men who died etc - he was Capt. of a Co - 18 th Reg - 3 rd Brigade 1 st Division of Militia of N.H. - he applied for pension, which he received - He died latter part 1818 soon, about 4 or 5 mos after getting pension -
Can you give me any details of service under whom & where he served during both Rev - War & from 1795 to 1806 of longer commonly called war of 1812 -?
Wm married Hannah Ladd da n - of - Simeon Ladd - I thank you for any information you can give me - my niece is writing this for me -
Address Miss Emily A. Gordon 1120 - Virginia Ave. S.W. Washington D.C.
MAR 12 1910

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15905
Hannah Gordon Wid of William Gordon Sergt. Rev War
Act March 2d 1843
Index: Vol. A , Page 264
[Arrangement of 1870.]

July 13 '98
C. D. Gordon city
The Arlington
1907 May 16. Hist. to Mrs. F. A. St. Clair letter in file #4470 Atner Reyes C. 1910 Mch. 29. To Emily A. Gordon

I Samuel Small of Alton in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire depose and say —

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Gordon, William GRADE Sergeant LINE New Hampshire
WARRANT NUMBER 3143 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Mar. 25, 1790 To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.